CDL Class A Driver

Wesco Turf • Sarasota, FL

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The Driver is responsible for delivering and picking up Wesco Turf products within specified territory, driving tractor trailer combinations, with either flat-bed trailers or box trailers. To grow and build a successful career with Wesco Turf, you will be responsible for transporting equipment to and from customers and other locations without damage, loading & unloading the truck, and ensuring all equipment loaded onto flatbed trailers is properly secured with straps to prevent damage and injury. The driver is responsible for all loads on their truck to be properly secured. The role requires achieving daily requirements without accidents, citations, or damage to personal property, selecting efficient routes to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize transit time, and possessing knowledge of the service area and the ability to use maps. Good attendance, punctual and flexible daily work hours are expected, along with demonstrating teamwork and cooperation with other departments and employees. The driver will also assist in the training and routing of new delivery associates and handle paperwork properly, including driver logs, delivery certificates, obtaining customer signatures, and any associated monetary collections. Daily operational checks of the vehicle are required, reporting deficiencies immediately, and keeping the vehicle clean and professional in appearance. Additionally, the driver will assist in various warehouse duties, such as pulling, staging, loading, un-loading, put away, and general warehouse and office maintenance.

Requirements

• Must possess a Class A Florida drivers’ license with a clean driving record
• Must be able to safely operate various types of outdoor power equipment
• Drivers must have excellent customer relations skills

Nice To Haves

• Forklift training and certification is helpful

Responsibilities

• Transport equipment to and from the customers and other locations without damage
• Responsible for loading & unloading truck
• All equipment loaded onto flatbed must be properly secured with straps to prevent damage and injury
• The driver is responsible for all loads on their truck to be properly secured
• Achieves daily requirements without accidents, citations or damage to personal property
• Selects routes to travel in an efficient manner to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize transit time
• Knowledge of our service area and the ability to use maps
• Good attendance, punctual and flexible daily work hours
• Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation with other departments and employees
• Assist in the training and routing of new delivery associates
• Proper handling of paperwork, including drivers logs, delivery certificates, obtaining customers signatures and any associated monetary collections
• Perform daily operational checks of the vehicle, reporting deficiencies immediately
• Keep vehicle clean and professional in appearance
• Assist in various warehouse duties, such as pulling, staging, loading, un-loading, put away, and general warehouse and office maintenance

Benefits

• Health Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision insurance is available to full-time employees, eligible dependents, and spouses.
• Wellness – We offer full-time associates a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources.
• Growth Opportunities – Nearly half of our employees have worked in our organization for over ten years. We are committed to the advancement of our employees by providing challenging work assignments, formal and informal training, professional associations, and networking opportunities.
• Competitive Salary – In addition to their base pay, employees are eligible for our company-wide bonus that is dependent on Wesco meeting our sales goals. We have met these goals every year for the past 10 years, the bonus is equivalent to 0-3 weeks of additional pay and is prorated for your first year. Employees in our Service and Operations departments are eligible for a monthly incentive program based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed